Portsmouth West High School Teacher, Carolyn Callihan, Selected as Ohio American Legion
2017 Teacher of the YearMrs. Callihan has served as a cooperating teacher for the School of Education since
2009.

The School of Education is an NCATE/CAEP accredited teacher preparation department
that prepares students to become learner-centered, inquiring professionals for the classrooms of the 21st century. The teacher preparation program requires
a strong foundation in an academic content or teaching area with that of a professional
development program, which prepares entry and advanced level teachers for the dynamic
responsibilities of contemporary schools.